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Squamish Search and Rescue wraps up search for missing hiker

Squamish Search and Rescue wraps up search for missing hiker

In the meantime, crews have responded to 94 calls this year, up from 56 the same time last year.
Daily COVID-19 cases tick up above 100, four dead

Daily COVID-19 cases tick up above 100, four dead

After three straight days of no deaths, COVID-19 claims four lives.
Squamish council OKs councillor’s maternity leave

Squamish council OKs councillor’s maternity leave

After ‘momentous vote,’ Coun. Jenna Stoner will take maternity leave.
People’s Party candidate Doug Bebb says he will not pander to special interests

People’s Party candidate Doug Bebb says he will not pander to special interests

Bebb is making no big promises to Squamish; aims to cut immigration; refutes climate change; against vaccination passports.
Squamish council scolds Woodfibre LNG over water lease application process

Squamish council scolds Woodfibre LNG over water lease application process

The District of Squamish's elected officials say they were not given enough time or information to make comments on the company's proposal; Woodfibre says engagement has been continuous.
Both Squamish wildfires are now 'out' according to BC Wildfire Service

Both Squamish wildfires are now 'out' according to BC Wildfire Service

Woodfibre LNG thanks firefighters for snuffing out a small wildfire on its site.
B.C. goes three days without a COVID-19 death

B.C. goes three days without a COVID-19 death

B.C. officials detect 89 new COVID-19 cases – the most in a day since June 20.
Missing hiker located in Garibaldi Provincial Park

Missing hiker located in Garibaldi Provincial Park

RCMP say the overdue hiker, who local authorities have been searching for since July 9, was found by the BC Wildfire Service.
Rainbow crosswalk vandalized in downtown Squamish

Rainbow crosswalk vandalized in downtown Squamish

Tire marks from a burnout left on the crosswalk prompt Pride Squamish to respond, as there has been a pattern of vandalizing rainbow crosswalks.
Sea to Sky MP announces half-billion tourism fund

Sea to Sky MP announces half-billion tourism fund

As borders are poised to reopen, MP Patrick Weiler was at a landmark Squamish tourist facility to make the announcement.